Contributed by evil_dead. Posted by Justin on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 5:51 PM (EST)

Jesse Michaels of (Operation Ivy, Common Rider) and Chris Appelgren have launched Dynaformer. The site is a showcase of their art, including Chris's work for Lookout! artists such as Ted Leo, Green Day and the Queers.

Also available from the design collective is cd, t-shirt and logo design. They are also keeping a blog running as well.

Unfortunately Jesse told me he wasn't planning on doing anything new musically in the near future. He also said he couldn't tour anymore. Main reason: Too much smoke in the clubs which he couldn't stand anymore.
Hopefully he'll change his mind. I'm glad I saw Common Rider live before they broke up.

Its good stuff and all, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't "dig deeper" hoping I'd find something about Mr. Michaels forming a new band.
I'd go for just about anything...and I wouldn't even whine if you never toured again.

I have respect for both men for their own accomplishments. The art on this site, however, is really not impressive. Out of the whole thing maybe 3 pieces I like.
Of course I know shit about art.
-Dante